This article analyses patents on alcohol de-addiction, reflecting Gandhian ideals of healthy living. It reviews innovative treatment methods and their legal significance, encouraging a shift towards substance-free lifestyles…
Intellepedia · 2 Oct 2015
Scotch whisky has secured GI registration across all OAPI member countries, reinforcing its authenticity and legal protection in Africa. This milestone, achieved by the Scotch Whisky Association, safeguards…
Intellepedia · 1 Oct 2015
Prime Minister Modi is focusing on strengthening intellectual property rights in India to attract and retain startups. Streamlined patent processes and government-supported legal aid are central to this…
Intellepedia · 30 Sep 2015
This article analyses the evolution and practice of compulsory licensing in India, focusing on landmark cases and their effects on patent activity. It assesses whether compulsory licensing influences…
Gaurav Mishra · 30 Sep 2015
This article explores compulsory licensing in patents under Indian law, focusing on its impact on business strategies and public interest. Through case studies and legal analysis, the article…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 29 Sep 2015
This post discusses notable registered designs in India's food, vehicle, and watch sectors, outlining their classification under industrial design law. It provides an objective overview of legal protection…
Intellepedia · 29 Sep 2015
Malibu Media’s copyright enforcement through numerous individual lawsuits has reshaped the fight against porn piracy. Their approach leverages social stigma to encourage settlements, but it remains contentious and…
Intellepedia · 28 Sep 2015
This post examines innovative biryani patents and Eid al-Adha culinary traditions, with a focus on food-related intellectual property. It also addresses Indian GI protection for iconic dishes like…
Intellepedia · 25 Sep 2015
A collective letter to the Prime Minister raises critical issues regarding the 2015 software patenting guidelines, citing potential harm to innovation and conflicts with Indian law. The post…
Gaurav Mishra · 25 Sep 2015
A featured presentation on intellectual property for start-ups was delivered at the “IP for Start-ups” programme held at the Nadathur S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), Indian…
Intellepedia · 25 Sep 2015
The Monkey Selfie case raises significant questions about authorship and copyright law in the context of animal-created works. Analysing both US and Indian statutes, the post concludes that…
Intellepedia · 24 Sep 2015
A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the 'Happy Birthday' lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their…
Intellepedia · 24 Sep 2015